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Aufreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Aufreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wear out", "to exhaust" or "to drain".
Essential properties of "aufreiben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: aufreiben
- Simple past: rieb auf
- Participle: aufgerieben
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "aufreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To wear out, to exhaust"
- Definition: "To wear down physically or mentally to the point of exhaustion."
- Translation(s): to wear out, to exhaust, to drain, to consume
- Synonym(s): erschöpfen, zermürben
- Antonym(s): erholen, stärken
- Related word(s): ermüden, auslaugen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Arbeit hat ihn völlig aufgerieben.
- Der ständige Stress reibt sie auf.
- Der Krieg hat das Land aufgerieben.
2.) "To annihilate, to wipe out (in battle)"
- Definition: "To completely destroy an enemy in battle."
- Translation(s): to annihilate, to wipe out, to crush, to destroy
- Synonym(s): vernichten, zerschlagen
- Antonym(s): verschonen, retten
- Related word(s): besiegen, erobern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Armee hat den Feind aufgerieben.
- Sie rieben die gegnerischen Truppen auf.
- Der Angriff rieb die Verteidigung auf.